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I'm a regular gym goer but have been getting very long and painful cramping in arch of feet and toes during exercise. what could be the cause of this?

Q: i'm a regular gym goer but have been getting very long and painful cramping in arch of feet and toes during exercise. what could be the cause of this?

: Exercise and/or low blood potassium. Blocked arteries above feet, at your age due to coarctation of the aorta the most common heart birth defect. Discus. With your Dr.

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Exercise and/or low blood potassium. Blocked arteries above feet, at your age due to coarctation of the aorta the most common heart birth defect. Discus. With your Dr.

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Answered 9/24/2021

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A member asked:

I'm a regular gym goer but have been getting very long and painful cramping in arch of feet and toes during exercise. what could be the cause of this?

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Dr Harris agreed

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